Datalogic RHINO User manual

RHINO™
User’s Manual

RHINO™
User’s Manual

DATALOGIC SPA
Via Candini 2
40012 – Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna – Italy
RHINO™ – User's Manual
Ed.: 08/2003
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Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
© Datalogic S.p.A. 2000-2003
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CONTENTS
REFERENCES ...........................................................................................................v
Conventions................................................................................................................v
Reference Documentation ..........................................................................................v
Service, Support and Warranty...................................................................................v
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................vi
FCC Compliance........................................................................................................vi
RF Safety Notice........................................................................................................vi
Radio Compliance......................................................................................................vi
Information for the User .............................................................................................vi
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement................................................ vii
AC Power Supply Safety Statement..........................................................................viii
GENERAL VIEW.......................................................................................................ix
QUICK START ...........................................................................................................x
1INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................1
1.1 Rhino™ Description....................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents.......................................................................................................2
1.3 Available Models.........................................................................................................2
1.4 The Display.................................................................................................................3
1.4.1 LCD Display (640 X 200 pixels) ..................................................................................3
1.4.2 VFD Display (256 X 128 pixels) ..................................................................................3
1.5 Keyboard ....................................................................................................................4
1.6 Control Keys...............................................................................................................4
1.7 Keyboard LEDs...........................................................................................................6
Caps Lock LED...........................................................................................................6
Power LED..................................................................................................................7
1.8 PCMCIA Slots.............................................................................................................7
1.9 Power Supply..............................................................................................................8
1.9.1 Backup Battery............................................................................................................8
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................................................8
2INSTALLATION........................................................................................................10
2.1 Installation on Forklift Roof........................................................................................10
2.2 Installation on Forklift Ground ...................................................................................12
2.3 Mounting Positions....................................................................................................13
2.4 Connect Serial Barcode Scanner..............................................................................14
2.4.1 Laser Barcode Scanner Warnings.............................................................................15
2.5 Connect Serial Device...............................................................................................16
2.6 Connect Power Cable...............................................................................................17
2.7 Vehicle 11-75 VDC Direct Connection ......................................................................17
2.8 Fuse Replacement for the RHINO™.........................................................................20
3OPERATION ............................................................................................................21
3.1 Powering On/Off .......................................................................................................21
3.1.1 Reset Key Sequence (Reboot)..................................................................................21
3.2 Panning the Display..................................................................................................22
3.3 Rhino™ Configuration...............................................................................................22

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4MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................23
4.1 Cleaning Rhino™......................................................................................................23
4.2 Cleaning the Display.................................................................................................23
5TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................24
6TECHNICAL FEATURES.........................................................................................27
AKEY MAPS...............................................................................................................29
A.1 Keypads....................................................................................................................29
A.2 Key Map - Key Equivalencies....................................................................................29
GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................33
INDEX.......................................................................................................................35

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REFERENCES
CONVENTIONS
This manual uses the following conventions:
"User" or "Operator" refers to anyone using a Rhino™.
"Device" refers to the Rhino™.
"You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to
install, mount, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Rhino™.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
For further details refer to the Development System Manual of DS for Mobile@work.
SERVICE, SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on
to www.datalogic.com/services/support and click on the links indicated for further information
including:
· Services - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements
· Support - Software Driver Downloads
· Contact Us - Listing of Datalogic Subsidiaries and Quality Partners
· Authorised Repair Centres

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FCC COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Datalogic S.p.A.,
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference which may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RF Safety Notice
CAUTION
This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protection against RF
exposure to humans and in accordance with FCC rules and Industry
Canada rules, this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum
separation distance of at least 20cm (7.8 in.) is maintained between the
antenna and the general population.
RADIO COMPLIANCE
Information for the User
ENGLISH
Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices
of your country to verify the eventual necessity of a user license. Refer to the web site
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm for further information.
ITALIANO
Prendi contatto con l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio frequenza del
tuo paese, per verificarne l'eventuale necessità della licenza d'uso. Inoltre puoi trovare
ulteriori informazioni al sito:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
FRANÇAIS
Contactez l'autorité compétente en la gestion des appareils à radio fréquence de votre pays
pour vérifier la nécessité du permis d'usage. Pour tout renseignement vous pouvez vous
adresser au site web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.

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DEUTSCH
Um die Notwendigkeit der Verwendungslizenz zu prüfen, wenden Sie sich an die Behörde,
die auf der Radiofrequenzgerätsführung Ihres Lands bewandert ist. Weitere Informationen
sind verfügbar auf dem Web Site:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
ESPAÑOL
Contacta con la autoridad competente para la gestión de los dispositivos de radio frecuencia
de tu país, para verificar si es necesario la licencia de uso. Además se puede encontrar mas
información en el sitio web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION SAFETY STATEMENT
ENGLISH
Vehicle Power Supply Connection:
If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a 5A slow-blow fuse should be
installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the battery positive (+) terminal.
ITALIANO
Collegamento dell'alimentazione del veicolo:
Se il collegamento dell'alimentazione viene stabilito direttamente con la batteria, è
necessario installare un fusibile ad azione lenta da 5 A nel conduttore positivo a meno di 5
in. (12,7 cm) dal terminale positivo (+) della batteria.
FRANÇAIS
Raccordement de l'alimentation du véhicule:
Si l'alimentation est raccordée directement à la batterie, un fusible à action retardée de 5A
doit être installé sur le câble positif à moins de 12,7 cm de la borne positive (+) de la batterie.
DEUTSCH
Anschluss an Fahrzeugbatterie:
Bei direktem Anschluss an die Fahrzeugbatterie sollte eine träge 5A-Sicherung in die
positive Leitung zwischengeschaltet werden, und zwar nicht weiter als ca. 13 cm von der
positiven (+) Batterieklemme entfernt.
ESPAÑOL
Conexión de suministro eléctrico para el vehículo:
Si el suministro eléctrico se proporciona directamente a la batería, se debe instalar un fusible
de retardo de 5 A en el conductor positivo, como máximo a 12,7 cm (5 pulgadas) del
terminal positivo (+).

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AC POWER SUPPLY SAFETY STATEMENT
ENGLISH
Optional AC Power Supply:
This product is intended to be powered by an ITE power supply unit, output rated 11-75 Vdc,
3.5 A. ITALIANO
Alimentazione opzionale a corrente alternata:
Questo prodotto è previsto per essere alimentato con un dispositivo d'alimentazione per
attrezzature informatiche (ITE) la cui tensione in uscita sia pari a 11-75 Vdc, 3.5 A.
FRANÇAIS
Alimentation c.a. optionnelle:
Ce produit est conçue pour être utilisée avec une alimentation ITE de sortie nominale 11-75
Vdc, 3.5 A.
DEUTSCH
Optionales Netzteil (Wechselstrom):
Dieses Gerät muß mit einem ITE-Netzteil gespeist werden, und zwar mit einer Ausspeisung
zwischen 11-75 Vdc, 3.5 A.
ESPAÑOL
Suministro optativo de corriente alterna:
Este aparato se debe utilizar con un alimentador ITE con una salida que tenga la calificación
11-75 Vdc, 3.5 A.

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GENERAL VIEW
Figure 1 - RHINO™ Components
A. PC Card Slots
B. Speaker/Beeper
C. CapsLock Indicator
D. Power Status Indicator
E. COM1 Connector
F. COM2/SCANNER Connector
G. Power Connector
H. Fuse
I. Power Switch
B
A
F
G
D
I
H
B
E
C

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QUICK START
Verify that Rhino™ and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when
opening the packaging. Contact the nearest Datalogic distributor for further information.
Keep this package should it be necessary for expedition to technical assistance centre.
This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-
configured and requires only accessory installation (e.g. external barcode scanner) and a
power source.
Use this guide as you would any other source book - reading portions to learn about the
RHINO™, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject.
This guide takes you through installation and operation of the RHINO™.
In general, the sequence of events is:
1. Install Mounting Bracket on vehicle. (see chapter 2)
2. Secure RHINO™ in Mounting Bracket Assembly (see chapter 2 and following).
3. Connect power cable to the RHINO™ (see paragraph 2.6).
4. Connect vehicle power source to RHINO™ power cable (see paragraph 2.7).
5. Install accessories on RHINO™, e.g. scanner (see chapter 2.4, 2.5).
6. Secure cables to the RHINO™ with strain relief cable clamps (see chapter 2.5).
7. Turn RHINO™ on.
The RHINO™ should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it:
• Does not obstruct the vehicle operator's vision or safe vehicle operation.
• Will be protected from rain or inclement weather.
• Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown debris.
• Can be easily accessed by an operator seated in the driver's seat.

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 RHINO™ DESCRIPTION
The RHINO™ Vehicle Mount Computer (VMT or VMC) is a rugged, vehicle-mounted, DOS
based PC (Personal Computer) capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift
truck or any properly configured vehicle. The unit uses a PCMCIA radio (spread spectrum
2.4GHz or other) for wireless data communications.
Figure 2 - RHINO™ Components
A. PC Card Slots
B. Speaker/Beeper
C. CapsLock Indicator
D. PWR=Status Indicator
E. COM1 Connector
F. COM2/SCANNER Connector
G. Power Connector
H. Fuse
I. Power Switch
B
A
F
G
D
I
H
B
E
C

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1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The list of the parts of Rhino™ package includes:
1. Terminal unit
2. Universal mounting bracket
3. Mounting kit to secure the terminal to the mounting bracket.
4. Power cable
5. Serial cable for configuration activities through PC direct connection.
6. User’s Manual
7. Mobile@work™ Reference Disk
1.3 AVAILABLE MODELS
Rhino™ is available in different versions. This manual is compatible with the following
models:
- RHINO™/RF-3 EU
- RHINO™/RF-3 EU VFD
- RHINO™/RR
- RHINO™/RR VFD

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1.4 THE DISPLAY
1.4.1 LCD Display (640 X 200 pixels)
Figure 3 - The Half-Screen LCD Display
The RHINO™ LCD Display is a monochrome LCD unit capable of supporting CGA graphics
modes. The display size is 640 x 200 pixels. Refer to the section titled "Operation" in this
manual for instructions on display panning and adjusting the display's contrast.
1.4.2 VFD Display (256 X 128 pixels)
Figure 4 - VFD display
The RHINO™ VFD Display is a monochrome VFD unit capable of supporting CGA graphics
modes. The display size is 256 X 128 pixels. Refer to the section titled "Operation" in this
manual for instructions on display panning and adjusting the display's contrast.

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1.5 KEYBOARD
The RHINO™ has an integrated, custom keyboard with ABCD layout and universal overlay.
This keyboard features a 57 key keyboard. The keyboard is constantly illuminated.
The keyboard has 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keypad. Please refer to the
section "Key Maps" for keypress combinations.
The ABCD Keyboard:
Figure 5 - The ABCD Universal Keyboard
The keyboard includes two special keys: FUNC (green) and CTRL (yellow) located in the
bottom port.
Select FUNC to activate any of the functions printed in green.
Select CTRL to activate any of the functions printed in yellow.
1.6 CONTROL KEYS
The RHINO™ has several control keys.
The RHINO™ FUNC key plus the A and B keys control the LCD display contrast in the
following way:
Note: press FUNC once and then keep pressed the control letter until the right contrast is
reached.
Additional
Key Key Description
FUNC A Pressing this key sequence increases the contrast of the display
FUNC B Pressing this key sequence decreases the contrast of the display
FUNC and CTRLSpecial Keys

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The RHINO™ FUNC key plus the C and D keys control the VFD display brightness in the
following way.
Note: press FUNC once and then keep pressed the control letter until the right brightness is
reached.
Additional
Key Key Description
FUNC C Pressing this key sequence increases the brightness of the display
FUNC D Pressing this key sequence decreases the brightness of the display
Figure 6 - The Display Controls
The RHINO™ FUNC key plus the O and P keys control the beeper volume in the following
way.
Note: press FUNC once and then keep pressed the control letter until the right speaker
volume is reached.
Additional
Key Key Description
FUNC O
Pressing and holding this key increases the speaker volume of
the RHINO™.
FUNC P
Pressing and holding this key decreases the speaker volume
of the RHINO™.
Figure 7 - The Beeper Volume Controls

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1.7 KEYBOARD LEDS
The RHINO™ keyboard has two (2) LED indicators.
Figure 8 - Keyboard LEDs
A. CAPS Lock Mode LED Indicator
B. Power LED Indicator
Caps Lock LED
This LED indicates the state of the keyboard Caps-Lock mode. If Caps-Lock is enabled this
LED is illuminated red. When Caps-Lock is off, the LED is off.
Press FUNC then SHIFT to activate Caps-Lock.
The default value of Caps-Lock is “Off”.
Figure 9 - The Caps Lock LED
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Power LED
Figure 10 - The PWR LED
When Rhino™ is powered but switched off, the Power LED is ON.
When Rhino™ is switched ON, the Power LED is OFF.
1.8 PCMCIA SLOTS
The RHINO™ has two PCMCIA slots. They support the Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA) 2.1 standards.
Slot A and Slot B accept Type I, II or III 5V PCMCIA cards.
In particular, the Radio Ready base model accepts some of the most diffused radio cards,
such as CISCO, SYMBOL, LUCENT, ARTEM. The radio card chosen is normally mounted in
Slot A.
Figure 11 - The RHINO™ PCMCIA Slots
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ⒶⒶ
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
ⒷⒷ
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1.9 POWER SUPPLY
Vehicle power input for the RHINO™ can range from 11 to 75VDC and is accepted without
the need to perform any adjustments within the RHINO™.
If 11 to 75V DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional
external FP18 Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC
level. See the section titled “Installation”, sub-section “External Power Supply.”
Power input is protected from fuse externally accessible.
1.9.1 Backup Battery
The internal Lithium (Li) backup battery provides power to the internal clock when primary
power supply has been depleted, removed or has failed. The battery is not rechargeable and
requires no user intervention other than periodic replacement. Replacement is performed by
authorized personnel only. The average duration of backup battery can be 3 years after
stand-by or normal usage.
1.10 CONNECTORS
All external connectors for the RHINO™ are located on the bottom of the unit.
COM 1 port connects any EIA RS232 device. It also can be wired to connect a scanner
powered by an external power source.
COM 2/Scanner port has been designed to connect and power a scanner with 5V power
supply on pin 9. This port can also be used to connect RS232 devices that are not influenced
by the 5V provided on pin 9 of the COM2/Scanner connector.
The maximum current allowed is 1 A @ 5 VDC; therefore, do not exceed this value.
The following tables illustrate the pinout for COM1 and COM2/Scanner ports respectively:
COM1
Pin Function Type
1 DCD Input
2 RX Input
3 TX Output
4 DTR Output
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Input
7 RTS Output
8 CTS Input
9 RIN Input